Tornado Cutting Jian

Tornado is a lighting fast compact cutting jian with a smooth and wide cross section, designed for effortless cutting against light targets.  The weight and balance of the Tornado enable swift returns and change of direction after cuts to the target. The unique U-shaped hand guard dated back several hundred years and there are samples of swords and sabers of similar U-shape hand guard in late Ming. The Tornado feature a smooth boxwood handle and light beech scabbard, a nice counterpoint to the elaborate U-shaped dragon hand guard.Blade rebounds to true after bending,   Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge. Fittings Industrial grade precision cast brass fittings.  Scabbard and hilt Beach wood scabbard decked with bright brass scabbard mounts.  Boxwood handle

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Blade length:71.5 cm (28″)
Hilt handle length: 16.3 cm (6.42″)
Total length: 90 cm (35.4″)
Blade Width at hand guard: 33 mm
Blade Width at tip: 21 mm
Blade Thickness at hand guard: 3.6 mm
Blade Thickness at the tip: 2 mm
Blade Profile: diamond 4 surfaces Gentle tapering
Sword only weight: 657 g (1 lb. 7 oz)
POB: approx. 5 cm (2.0″)  from the base of the hand guard
Steel : GB 60Si2MnA